The Value of Hiring a Great CHRO In any organization, there are many individuals with seats at the proverbial leadership table. After all, the complexities of managing a business compel CEOs to assemble a team of diverse perspectives and expertise to help guide the organization’s strategic direction. One of the most critical voices on this team is the Chief Human Resources Officer […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
6 Hidden Talents of Purpose-Driven Leaders In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is not only about managing operations and making profits. Sure, that helps, but it’s not everything. It’s about leading with a purpose that goes beyond the bottom line. Purpose-driven leaders are powerful forces. They have the ability to influence teams and motivate companies to succeed beyond revenue […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
5 Industries That Are Booming in the Creator World The creator economy — a term that refers to a massive group of personal brands and businesses built by influencers and content creators — is growing substantially and continuing to increase in popularity. The space, which is projected to be worth $480 billion just five years from now, is booming with opportunity. We took a […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED October 20, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
Finding and Hiring Purpose-Driven Talent: A Guide for Employers Today’s job market is competitive which invariably means that finding and hiring the right talent is a challenge. Adding to the challenge is that it’s still a candidate-driven market. Even amid economic uncertainty, candidates are still very much in the driver’s seat when it comes to calling the shots as it relates to what they […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 10, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Does Your Company Need a Head of AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its mark in every facet of life. Anyone anywhere can use ChatGPT or a similar tool to write video scripts, proofread text, and a lot more. In the world of work, companies use AI to improve customer service and perform a host of other internal business functions. Given the spread […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 9, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
How Slate Milk Built a National Sales Team Using ForceBrands’ Job Board Launched in the midst of the Covid pandemic, Slate Milk is the brainchild of college friends Manny Lubin and Josh Belinsky who set out on a mission to create healthy chocolate milk they could drink every day. The brand has since evolved into a company that sells strength through high protein milkshakes and lattes. The Boston-based startup recognized early on that […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED October 6, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
SKU Is Accepting Applications for Its Spring 2024 Track SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer packaged goods (CPG), is accepting applications for its Spring 2024 track here. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories, including food and beverage, pet care, beauty, and apparel. The application deadline is November 19. The cohort will kick off on March […] CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED October 4, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
We Asked ChatGPT About Top Creator Brands; Here’s What It Said While the initial hype around ChatGPT may have subsided, it’s still very much a thing. As the creator economy continues to grow, we’re eager to ask the popular AI chatbot more questions about the space. We asked, “What are the top creator brands?” and ChatGPT seemed to avoid pointing to specific companies. Instead, it referenced platforms […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED September 26, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
Fall Is Hiring Season; Here’s What the ForceBrands Team Has to Say About Navigating It Is fall really the best time to look for a new job? Our recruiting team thinks so. More than just a trendy title, there’s a lot of truth to the ‘September Surge’ when hiring activity picks up through the fall season. What’s the rationale behind the increased volume of job postings? Companies typically spend the […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED September 26, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
New York Is the Latest State to Implement a Pay Transparency Law; Here’s What It Means for Job Seekers New York is the latest state to implement a pay transparency law that will allow job seekers to see salary ranges for open roles. New York State’s Pay Transparency Law went into effect on September 17 and mandates that employers include minimum-maximum salary ranges that are believed to be in line with fair market compensation. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED September 18, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Just How Confident Are Candidates Job Searching in Today’s Economy? Sure, the job market may have cooled over the summer months, but it still remains strong and resilient. U.S. employers continue to add jobs — roughly 187,000 jobs were added in July. While that number falls short of expectations, it’s still solid. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent, close to a half-century low, the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 24, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Cannabis Matters with Jason Nelson of BeLeaf Medical One of the more recent states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2022, Missouri is often considered a leader in the Midwest when it comes to the medicinal use of the plant. Medical use was legalized in 2018. At the forefront of the medical use market, BeLeaf Medical is a leader in the […] CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED August 15, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
